Namsu × Fatboy Izakaya presents “Shanboy Izakaya” at Namsu, Soi Sangchai A One-Night Collaboration Bringing Shan-Japanese and a Touch of Thai Flavours to Bangkok’s Izakaya Scene

Rooted in a shared appreciation for late-night dining and convivial drinking culture, the evening brings together two distinct culinary identities and popular Bangkok Izakayas. Namsu’s exploration of the Burma–Thai–Yunnan borderlands — where fermentation, pickling, and layered acidity define the cuisine — meets Fatboy Izakaya’s irreverent approach to Japanese-inspired bar food, resulting in a menu that is both expressive and elevated.

The collaborative menu will feature dishes such as Kobujime Tai with Tokyo Nam Jim Seafood Sauce, Shan Oyster Nigori with sansho pepper and pickled mamuang hao, and Chicken Wing Shibari, a chicken wing stuffed with sticky kamameshi rice. Other highlights include Tuna Tartare Hashbrown with Shan Chimichurri, “Shroomy Skewers” featuring mushroom skewers with fermented tea leaf butter, peanut tofu and beef tongue skewers with mountain mushroom relish, and Crispy Pork Belly with Taro Leaf Furikake and Pickled Shishito.

The menu continues with larger and more experimental dishes, including Mala Shabu with a selection of fish, Fatboy’s Gobo & Gyu Nigiri, Kagoshima A5 Striploin with Beef & Wild Mushroom Bile Sukiyaki, Shan Kani Miso Pappardelle with Soft Shell Crab, and Shio Koji Lamb Chop Blood Rice Donabe with Coriander Yuzu Kosho. Desserts close the evening with Sticky Burmese Toffee Cookie with Yuzu Melt Ice Cream and Mimeng Flower Sticky Rice with Peanut Butter Ice Cream and Lychee.

The drinks menu, created by Hnin Pwint and Philip, includes cocktails such as Honey, Cheese! with gin, salted acacia honey, elderflower, and yuzu cheese foam; Sumo & Sesame with sesame-washed rum, clarified coffee, cacao, and salted miso palm sugar; and Blood & Opium with blended whisky, cherry, sherry, strawberry, and beetroot shrub. Highball selections include Whisky, Green Tea & Lemon Soda, Whisky, Sticky Rice Tea & Calamansi Soda, and Sake, Yuzu Kombucha, Pineapple & Sichuan Pepper, alongside a zero-alcohol Sparkling Yogurt with Yakult, cherry blossom, and soda.

Set within Namsu’s late-night space above Rangoon Tea House in Soi Sangchai of upper Sukhumvit, the atmosphere will reflect the collaboration’s intent: informal, social, and slightly chaotic in the best way. Guests can expect a flow conducive to seating, moving about, and socialising with shared dishes arriving across tables, and an environment that blurs the line between dinner and night out.

Shanboy Izakaya also signals a broader direction for both brands. As the first in a three-part series, the collaboration lays the groundwork for future exchanges, including a reciprocal collab by Namsu at Fatboy Izakaya slotted later in the year, and potential expansions beyond Bangkok.

Event details are as follows:
Friday, 26 June 2026
6:30 PM – Midnight
Namsu, 2nd Floor, Rangoon Tea House, Soi Sangchai, Bangkok

Capacity is strictly limited, and reservations with a booking deposit will be required

Reservations: https://www.sevenrooms.com/explore/namsushancuisinesakebar/reservations/create/search/

Contacts : Tel: +66 (0)97-109-4699

Namsu Bangkok Launches, Namsu Weekend Brunch – “A Taste of Shan” by Chef Honey Rae Zenang

Bangkok’s culinary scene welcomes a distinctive new weekend ritual with the launch of Namsu Weekend Brunch - A Taste of Shan, the city’s only Shan & Sake Bar.

Available every Saturday and Sunday at Namsu located on the 2nd floor of Baan Trok Tua Ngork from 11 AM to 3 PM, this brunch is curated by Chef Honey Rae Zenang, a Shan native, trained Japanese cuisine chef, and sake lover & expert.

Blending tradition with innovation, Chef Honey showcases a rare fusion of Shan, Japanese, and Yunnan influences — a flavour journey that’s hearty and wholesome, yet elegant and refined. Expect surprising and satisfying dishes like Shan Noodles, Japanese–Shan Onsen bowls, and sips such as Sparkling Tea and Poppy Milk.

The menu offers a unique fusion of hearty comfort and elegant refinement. Guests can explore signature dishes like the Shan Noodles with Pork Rib, Spicy Lamb Szechuan Noodles, or the soul-warming Warm Tofu Nway for vegetarians. Noodle lovers can also dive into regional favourites like Kengtung Beef Ball Noodles or the umami-packed Herbal Chicken Garlic Noodles.

For those seeking something a little different, the Japanese–Shan Onsen Bowls deliver layers of flavour — from the Pork Neck Katsu Onsen Bowl to the Mala Squid Onsen Bowl topped with ikura. Add-ons like grilled foie gras or ikura bring a luxe twist. On the side, don’t miss the crispy Pork Crackling, tangy Wat Thar Chin (Sour Pork), or housemade Namsu Dumplings.

To drink, Namsu’s brunch experience gets even more playful with signature tipples like the floral Sparkling Yakult, the indulgent Poppy Milk (with almond foam), and the refreshingly complex Yuzu Chili Kombucha. Tea lovers can choose from a line of sparkling tea blends like PINDAYA (Shan green tea, pink lemon, honey) or NYAUNG CHO (glutinous rice tea with salted honey and calamansi).

For something stronger, explore a curated sake and wine list featuring labels like Niwa no Uguisu Honjozo (Fukuoka) and Petit Ours Red (France) — or keep it casual with craft sodas, Asahi or Kirin beer.

The result is a brunch experience that’s uniquely bold, deeply rooted, and refreshingly modern — a cross-cultural celebration of highland flavours brought to life in the heart of Bangkok.

Now serving every weekend.

Time: 11am to 3pm
Days: Saturday & Sunday
Location: Namsu Bangkok – Shan Cuisine & Sake Bar
2nd floor of Baan Trok Tua Ngork at 314 Thanon Santiphap, Pom Prap, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok 10100

About NAMSU:

NAMSU
Shan Cuisine. Sake Bar. Borderland Stories.

Namsu is a bold dining concept celebrating the soulful cuisine and cultural complexity of the Burma–Thai–Yunnan borderlands—brought to life through deeply rooted flavors, meticulous technique, and Bangkok’s largest curated sake collection.

Namsu’s menu bridges Yunnanese warmth, Shan spice, and Northern Thai herbaceousness. Dishes are designed to feel both nostalgic and new, highlighting regional identity with a modern edge. Signature offerings include Shan-style noodles, Lai-influenced small plates, and Japanese–Shan fusion creations.

Reservations: https://www.sevenrooms.com/explore/namsushancuisinesakebar/reservations/create/search/

Contacts: Tel: +66 (0)97-109-4699